Albrecht Dürer's Kupferstiche, Radirungen, Holzschnitte und Zeichnungen

A meticulous survey of Albrecht Dürer’s graphic output, this volume brings together his copper engravings, etchings, woodcuts and drawings while giving special attention to the papers that carried them. By cataloguing the subtle watermarks impressed on each sheet, the author reveals a hidden layer of information that helps date the impressions and understand the conditions under which they were produced.

The study is the result of decades of travel to major public and private collections, where the compiler examined countless leaves, often battling the difficulties of mounted pages. Illustrated with a striking wood‑cut and eight plates of watermark examples, the work shows how paper type and its marks can indicate a print’s relative age and, in many cases, its relative quality.

For anyone fascinated by Renaissance printmaking—whether a scholar, a collector, or a casual admirer—this book offers a clear, well‑illustrated guide to deciphering Dürer’s legacy through the very fibers of his art.